Depleted Fifths edge past Coalville
Published Date:
19 November 2008
WEDNESDAY, 3pm: With several key players unavailable Melton still returned to winning ways against a young opponents who are better than their league position suggests.
South East Two
MELTON HC FIFTH XI 2 COALVILLE FIFTH XI 1
In a hard-fought contest with numerous injury stoppages, Crane was forced to retire before half-time with a badly-bruised hand, Weatherdon took a similar knock and Wills was floored and winded when a Coalville attacker ran straight into him stick first.
Coalville suffered similar injuries, but went ahead from a well-struck penalty corner which left keeper Dymond stranded.
Melton struck back before the break through Wadkin's solo effort from the wing.
The decider came 10 minutes from full-time when a fiercely disputed ball popped out to Will Baker who calmly slotted home.
Melton had several more chances, but were denied by Coalville's quality keeper.
Melton: T. Dymond, Elkin, Weatherdon, Wills, Simpson, Cuthill, Crane, C. Taylor, Baker, Buttery, Wadkin, M. Dymond.
The full article contains 166 words and appears in Melton Times newspaper.
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Last Updated:
19 November 2008 8:53 AM
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Source:
Melton Times
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Location:
Melton
